Data: 2023 USDA zones (PRISM/OSU) · NOAA 1991–2020 normals · updated

Planting zone for 10987 — Tuxedo Park, NY

ZIP code 10987 (Tuxedo Park, Orange County) is in USDA zone 6b: the coldest winter night averages −5 to 0 °F. The median last spring frost is April 19 and the first fall frost October 23.

Where ZIP 10987 is

Outlined: the ZIP code area · tap the map for the zone at any spot · scroll or pinch to zoom

Not the official USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map. Zones come from the 2023 USDA hardiness-zone data by the PRISM Group, Oregon State University; we re-mapped and recolored them. The official map is at planthardiness.ars.usda.gov.

Zone6b−5 to 0 °F
Coldest night−20.6 to −17.8 °C
Last frostApr 19
First frostOct 23
2012 zone6b

Same zone as on the 2012 map. The zone is the one at the center of the ZIP code; hilly ZIPs can span two zones. What zone 6b means →

Frost forecast — next 7 nights

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Frost dates in Tuxedo Park, NY

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Blue: frost possible · fading green: frost risk falling or rising (90% → 10%) · green: frost-free
Last spring frostApril 19median — 50% chance of a later frost
Safe for tender plantsMay 3only 10% chance of frost after
First fall frostOctober 23median — 10% chance by Oct 9
Growing season188 daysfrost-free, median

A hard freeze (28 °F) usually ends around April 4 and returns around November 4.

From the NOAA station Wanaque Raymond Dam, NJ — 11 miles away, elevation 246 ft. NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, 32 °F threshold. Low spots and valleys can freeze later in spring than the station.

When to plant vegetables in 10987

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
PeasSow outdoors · Mar 8 – Mar 22
SpinachSow outdoors · Mar 8 – Mar 29
Broccoli, cabbageStart indoors · Feb 8 – Feb 22
Broccoli, cabbageTransplant · Mar 29 – Apr 12
Onion setsPlant outdoors · Mar 22 – Apr 5
PotatoesPlant outdoors · Mar 29 – Apr 12
LettuceSow outdoors · Mar 22 – Apr 5
Carrots, beetsSow outdoors · Mar 29 – Apr 12
TomatoesStart indoors · Feb 22 – Mar 8
TomatoesTransplant · Apr 26 – May 10
Peppers, eggplantStart indoors · Feb 8 – Feb 22
Peppers, eggplantTransplant · May 3 – May 17
BeansSow outdoors · Apr 26 – May 10
Sweet cornSow outdoors · Apr 26 – May 10
Cucumbers, squashSow outdoors · Apr 26 – May 10
Fall lettuce, spinachSow outdoors · Aug 28 – Sep 11
GarlicPlant cloves · Oct 9 – Nov 13
Start seeds indoorsSow or plant outdoorsFall plantingMedian last & first frost

Counted from the median last spring frost (Apr 19) and first fall frost (Oct 23) with the rules of thumb U.S. extension services publish. Cool-season crops take a light frost; warm-season crops do best once the soil is above about 60 °F.

When spring arrived in 2026

In 2026, spring leaf-out near 10987 came on Apr 1 — 6 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Apr 7).

JanFebMarAprMayJun

The Spring Index marks the day when accumulated warmth is enough for lilac and honeysuckle to leaf out — a widely used signal that the growing season has started. Source: USA National Phenology Network, www.usanpn.org — Spring Indices, first leaf, 2026 (data as of 2026-09-08) and 30-year average 1991–2020 (CC BY 4.0).

Native plants for zone 6b in New York

641 plants native to the lower 48 states, recorded in New York, and rated by the USDA to survive −5 °F or colder — the bottom of zone 6b. Each links to its USDA PLANTS profile.

Trees 77

American basswood100 ft · blooms late spring · low shade tolerance · to −46 °FAmerican beech80 ft · blooms mid spring · low shade tolerance · to −44 °FAmerican chestnut115 ft · blooms early summer · high shade tolerance · to −33 °FAmerican elm120 ft · blooms early spring · medium shade tolerance · to −46 °FAmerican sycamore100 ft · blooms spring · medium shade tolerance · to −34 °Farborvitae50 ft · blooms mid spring · medium shade tolerance · to −33 °F

Shrubs 130

alderleaf buckthorn3 ft · blooms late spring · low shade tolerance · to −33 °FAllegheny serviceberry35 ft · blooms early spring · low shade tolerance · to −38 °Falternateleaf dogwood25 ft · blooms mid spring · low shade tolerance · to −47 °FAmerican black currant3 ft · blooms early spring · to −46 °FAmerican hazelnut10 ft · blooms spring · medium shade tolerance · to −33 °FAmerican holly40 ft · blooms mid spring · low shade tolerance · to −20 °F

Wildflowers & perennials 217

alkali buttercup1 ft · blooms late spring · low shade tolerance · to −38 °FAmerican bur-reed3 ft · blooms indeterminate · medium shade tolerance · to −33 °FAmerican eelgrass1 ft · blooms mid summer · high shade tolerance · to −33 °FAmerican licorice4 ft · blooms late spring · medium shade tolerance · to −38 °FAmerican lotus3 ft · blooms mid summer · high shade tolerance · to −36 °FAmerican pokeweed7 ft · blooms mid summer · low shade tolerance · to −33 °F

Grasses 192

alkali sacaton3 ft · blooms mid summer · high shade tolerance · to −38 °FAmerican beachgrass2.5 ft · blooms spring · high shade tolerance · to −28 °Farctic brome3 ft · blooms early summer · low shade tolerance · to −33 °FAtlantic mannagrass3 ft · blooms summer · low shade tolerance · to −8 °Fawlfruit sedge4 ft · blooms mid spring · low shade tolerance · to −38 °FBailey's sedge2.1 ft · blooms late spring · low shade tolerance · to −33 °F

Vines 8

American bittersweet15 ft · blooms spring · low shade tolerance · to −38 °Fdevil's darning needles15 ft · blooms mid summer · medium shade tolerance · to −38 °Ffrost grape83 ft · blooms late spring · medium shade tolerance · to −23 °Friverbank grape45 ft · blooms late spring · medium shade tolerance · to −33 °Fsummer grape30 ft · blooms late spring · low shade tolerance · to −23 °Ftrumpet creeper2 ft · blooms summer · high shade tolerance · to −13 °F

Source: USDA, NRCS. 2026. The PLANTS Database (plants.usda.gov), National Plant Data Team — state distribution, native status and the “Temperature, Minimum” characteristic. Check light, moisture and soil needs before buying; local nurseries and your state native plant society can confirm what thrives in Tuxedo Park, NY.

Soil in Tuxedo Park, NY

The soil mapped at the center of ZIP 10987 is Hollis — slightly decomposed plant material, somewhat excessively drained.

TextureSlightly decomposed plant materialtop layer
DrainageSomewhat excessively drainednatural drainage class
Organic matter95%high
Hydrologic groupDwater soaks in very slowly
Farmland classNot prime farmlandUSDA classification

Map unit: Rock outcrop-Hollis complex, 15 to 35 percent slopes.

Soil Survey Staff, Natural Resources Conservation Service, USDA. Soil Survey Geographic (SSURGO) Database, via Soil Data Access, accessed 2026-10-29. The soil at the center point of ZIP 10987; soils change within a few hundred feet, so a home soil test (pH, nutrients) is still the best guide.

Climate in Tuxedo Park, NY

Summer high84 °Faverage high, July
Winter low20 °Faverage low, January
Hot days14days a year at 90 °F or more
Freezing nights121nights a year at 32 °F or less
Growing degree days3,137base 50 °F — the season’s usable heat
Longest day15 h 09 mindaylight on June 21
Shortest day9 h 12 mindaylight on December 21
Onions to growLong-daysummer days reach 15+ hours, enough for long-day varieties (intermediate types work too)
Precipitation51.2 inper year, rain and melted snow

Average high and low, by month

10°20°30°40°50°60°70°80°90°32 °FJanuary: average high 38 °F, low 20 °F 38°20° JanFebruary: average high 41 °F, low 20 °F 41°20° FebMarch: average high 48 °F, low 29 °F 48°29° MarApril: average high 60 °F, low 39 °F 60°39° AprMay: average high 71 °F, low 50 °F 71°50° MayJune: average high 79 °F, low 58 °F 79°58° JunJuly: average high 84 °F, low 64 °F 84°64° JulAugust: average high 83 °F, low 63 °F 83°63° AugSeptember: average high 76 °F, low 56 °F 76°56° SepOctober: average high 64 °F, low 43 °F 64°43° OctNovember: average high 53 °F, low 35 °F 53°35° NovDecember: average high 43 °F, low 27 °F 43°27° Dec

Precipitation by month inches

0″1″2″3″4″5″6″January: 3.90 in precipitation 3.9 JanFebruary: 2.85 in precipitation 2.9 FebMarch: 4.02 in precipitation 4.0 MarApril: 4.06 in precipitation 4.1 AprMay: 4.39 in precipitation 4.4 MayJune: 5.16 in precipitation 5.2 JunJuly: 4.55 in precipitation 4.5 JulAugust: 4.32 in precipitation 4.3 AugSeptember: 4.62 in precipitation 4.6 SepOctober: 4.87 in precipitation 4.9 OctNovember: 4.02 in precipitation 4.0 NovDecember: 4.45 in precipitation 4.5 Dec

NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 — temperature: Wanaque Raymond Dam, NJ (11 mi away); precipitation: Greenwood Lake, NJ (7 mi away). Daylight is calculated from latitude.

Nearby ZIP codes

3 of the 8 nearest ZIP codes are in a different zone — elevation and distance from water change winter lows quickly.

109747a
Sloatsburg, NY · 3 mi
109256b
Greenwood Lake, NY · 3 mi
109756b
Southfields, NY · 5 mi
109796b
Sterling Forest, NY · 5 mi
109126b
Bellvale, NY · 6 mi
109317a
Hillburn, NY · 6 mi
109017a
Suffern, NY · 6 mi
109266b
Harriman, NY · 6 mi

New York planting zones →

Questions about 10987

What planting zone is ZIP code 10987?

ZIP code 10987 (Tuxedo Park, NY) is in USDA hardiness zone 6b on the 2023 map: the coldest night of an average winter reaches −5 to 0 °F (−20.6 to −17.8 °C).

When is the last frost in Tuxedo Park, NY?

The median last spring frost (32 °F) near 10987 is April 19; after May 3 there is only a 10% chance of frost. Data: NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Wanaque Raymond Dam station.

When is the first frost in Tuxedo Park, NY?

The median first fall frost near 10987 is October 23, giving a median frost-free growing season of 188 days.

When should I plant tomatoes in 10987?

Start tomato seeds indoors around Feb 22 – Mar 8 and set transplants outside around Apr 26 – May 10, one to three weeks after the median last frost.

How much rain and snow does 10987 get?

About 51.2 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Greenwood Lake station).

How hot do summers get in Tuxedo Park, NY?

The average high peaks at 84 °F in July, with about 14 days a year at 90 °F or more.

What kind of soil does 10987 have?

The USDA soil survey maps Hollis at the center of ZIP 10987: slightly decomposed plant material, somewhat excessively drained.

Did spring come early in Tuxedo Park, NY in 2026?

Spring leaf-out near 10987 came on Apr 1 in 2026, 6 days earlier than the 1991–2020 average (Apr 7), according to the USA National Phenology Network Spring Index.

What kind of onions grow in Tuxedo Park, NY?

Long-day onions: the longest day near 10987 is 15 h 09 min, so summer days reach 15+ hours, enough for long-day varieties (intermediate types work too).